WESLEY LEBRON
After accepting Islam, Wesley Abu Sumayyah Lebron's educational journey started in 1998 by traveling locally to many seminars and gatherings of knowledge. He then traveled to Saudi Arabia in 2001 and back to America in 2002, utilizing various resources (such as Mishkah University) to continue studying. Allah gave Brother Wesley the ambition to further his education. He has a Degree in Islamic Studies, which includes courses focusing on pedagogy, khatabah, Arabic, and Psychology from an Islamic Perspective. He is currently studying to further his education in Islamic Studies. Being fluent in English and Spanish, he’s able to help others understand the message of Islam in both languages. He is currently studying Arabic to master that language as well – the language of the Qur'an. Wesley started his volunteer work in 1998 at Masjidul Ansari Sunnah in Paterson, NJ. Currently he manages the on-site courses of Mishkah University in New Jersey. He’s also an Islamic studies and Beginner Arabic teacher at Miftahul Uloom Academy.
To help aid the Muslims in Illinois, Governor Quinn appointed Brother Wesley amongst other Islamic figures to work in the Muslim American Advisory Council. Brother Wesley has organized many programs to spread the awareness of Islam, including coffee talks, qiyamul layl or nighttime spiritual gatherings for youth. Marital & Youth Seminars, lectures and classes, entertainment nights, fundraiser, and interfaith events.
To help aid the Muslims in Illinois, Governor Quinn appointed Brother Wesley amongst other Islamic figures to work in the Muslim American Advisory Council. Brother Wesley has organized many programs to spread the awareness of Islam, including coffee talks, qiyamul layl or nighttime spiritual gatherings for youth. Marital & Youth Seminars, lectures and classes, entertainment nights, fundraiser, and interfaith events.